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M 5.2 earthquake - off the west coast of northern Sumatra

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reported a magnitude 5.2 earthquake off the west coast of northern Sumatra, at a depth of 10 km. The report lists one felt report and a tsunami flag of 0.

At a glance

  • Affected location: off the west coast of northern Sumatra
  • Magnitude 5.2
  • Depth 10 km
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Why it matters

The source documents an offshore earthquake but includes only one felt report and no tsunami flag.

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
3/10

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